Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Spread apple pie filling evenly in bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle apple pie filling with ½ teaspoon apple pie spice and mix to combine.

Evenly distribute the dry cake mix over the apple pie filling. Sprinkle the remaining ½ teaspoon apple pie spice over the dry cake mix. If you are using pecans, sprinkle them evenly over the dry cake mix as well.

Pour melted butter over top, tilting pan to cover as much of the top with butter as possible.

Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until light golden brown, mostly dry on top and bubbly around edges.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.